Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring commentary examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to starring in a workout series on TV. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying treatment called "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from covering global conflict to board a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other filthy rich passengers. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities through this clever ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has left the children on edge. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. Yet the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Chastain succeeds to show the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
